PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and Dysthymia, finding that the Veteran's symptoms meet the criteria for these diagnoses based on credible supporting evidence of in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, the minimum rating for this disability. The VA examiner found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD warrants a 50 percent disability rating, effective February 19, 2009.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office for further action, including scheduling a Travel Board hearing. The TDIU claim will be deferred until these other claims are addressed.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent effective April 11, 2006 and later increased to 100 percent effective July 5, 2011.

The Veteran's PTSD and mood disorder are found to be incurred in, or caused by, his military service due to a personal assault during active duty.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent since July 24, 2006, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, to include depression with anxiety. The low back disability issue is remanded.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to incomplete records and a need for further examination. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD will be considered in determining his employability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, was denied as there is no credible evidence of a verified in-service stressor or diagnosis of any other acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and degenerative joint disease of the left ankle, do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, render him unemployable due to his mental health conditions. The Board finds that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether these disabilities prevent the Veteran from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of the evidence, including obtaining updated medical records and addressing issues related to service connection and increased ratings.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70 percent rating since August 12, 2008. Prior to that date, the disability was rated at 50 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is granted due to the evidence showing a current diagnosis of PTSD linked to in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation and earlier effective date for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the Veteran's PTSD did not meet criteria for a higher than 50 percent rating from April 12, 1993 to August 21, 2001.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence submitted since the last denial. However, the claim cannot be granted as there is no credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressors occurred.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's case requires further development due to a lack of verified in-service stressors and an incomplete medical record. The Veteran is requested to provide additional information about his claimed stressful experiences, and VA will attempt to verify these events. A psychiatric examination is also required.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development including obtaining VA treatment records and SSA records. The Veteran will also be scheduled for a VA examination to determine if he has any psychiatric disability related to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety disorder. The VA will schedule a VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disorders, as well as to determine the severity of his bilateral hearing loss.